STATE OF HAWAIL DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ‘OFFICE OF THE COMPLEX AREA SUPERINTENDENT KAUAI SCHOOLS. 060 EWA STREET, ROOM 305, UHUE, HAW 96768 November 19, 2012 To Whom It May Concern: | am writing this letter on behalf of Lauren Ryan. | have had the pleasure of knowing Lauren as part of the Wilcox Elementary Speech Pathology Staff. As a district administrator | have first hand knowledge of Lauren's ability to work with a wide range of students from those having significant emotional difficulties to students who are autistic. Lauren has demonstrated an excellent ability to adapt to many new as well as stressful situations. This adaptability, as well as her flexibility, has greatly contributed to not only the success of her cases, but also the teams and staff who have had the good fortune of working with her. Mrs, Ryan's skills and knowledge of special services, research based methodology and assessment is most impressive making her a valuable resource to the island of Kauai. She is not only dynamic and highly engaging with students, but parents and colleagues alike. She is perceived as being helpful, providing clear and practical ideas that are sensitive to the demands of the situation, Lauren is not only able to gain insight from feedback, but is clearly able to share innovative ideas and try new approaches. Lauren will be successful in any endeavor she so chooses to pursue. Please feel free to contact me at 1-808-274-3504 for any further information you may need. Aosba Keun, W050 Kelly Knudsen, N.C.S.P. Special Education/Special Services District Administrator [AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER,